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Early Reinstatement for DUI Arrests

DUI Arrest

Refusal Arrest

As a result of a first arrest and in certain circumstances a second or subsequent arrest for driving under the influence, the division has suspended your license for 120 days or two (2) years.  You may be eligible to reinstate your license early in accordance with UCA 53-3-223(10) or 53-3-223(11) by:

Step 1: Suspension

  • First Offense: To qualify, your driving privilege must be suspended for an alcohol-related offense under UCA 53-3-223(7)(a)(i)(A) 120 days; or
  • Second Offense: To qualify you must have served at least 90 days of a suspension for an alcohol-related offense under UCA 53-3-223(7)(a)(i)(B) two (2) years.

Step 2: Contact a Hearing Officer

  • You must petition the division to become an ignition interlock-restricted driver by contacting a hearing officer.
  • The hearing officer will review the driving record to determine whether the license may be reinstated.
  • For instances of a second or subsequent offense the charge must be a misdemeanor.
  • They will schedule a hearing and inform you of any further requirements; call the office hearing phone number to schedule.

Step 3: Install an Ignition Interlock Device

Step 4: Hearing

  • The hearing may be held in a Driver License Field Office, by telephone, or via web meeting.
  • The hearing officer will review the driving record and verify the installation of an ignition interlock device.

Step 5: Pay Reinstatement Fees

  • You must pay all required reinstatement fees to the Driver License Division.
  • Fees may be paid in person by scheduling an appointment for your visit or over the phone by calling 801.965.4437 or toll-free at 888.353.4224.

First Offense: You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for 120 days from the original effective date of the suspension.

If you remove the ignition interlock device before the expiration date of the 120-day ignition interlock restriction period:

  • Your license will be suspended for the remainder of the 120-day ignition interlock restriction period.
  • You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
  • You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.

Second Offense: You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for two (2) years from the original effective date of the suspension.

If you remove the ignition interlock device before the expiration date of the 2-year ignition interlock restriction period:

  • Your license will be suspended for the remainder of the 2-year ignition interlock restriction period.
  • You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
  • You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Your petition for reinstatement shall be denied if:

  • You have not had an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
  • Your driver license is suspended for any other reason.

In addition for a second or subsequent offense:

  • You have not been suspended for at least 90 days of the original two (2) years suspension period.
  • Your charge was not for a misdemeanor.

AFTER COURT

First Offense: If you are convicted of a DUI in court, your license will not be suspended unless the conviction was for something not described in UCA 41-6a-509(1)(a)(i).

Second Offense: If you are subsequently convicted of the violation under UCA 41-6a-502 your driving privileges will be revoked for two (2) years. However, if the court dismisses the charge of UCA 41-6a-502 you will no longer be an ignition interlock restricted driver, and your license will be reinstated immediately.

If eligible, the court may also place you into the 24/7 Sobriety Program. This would allow for early reinstatement in specific circumstances. 

Any reinstatement fees you pay to the Driver License Division are non-refundable, even if you are subsequently suspended for any other reason. 

As a result of a first arrest for driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a chemical test, the division has revoked your license for 18 months or until 21 years old or for a period of two (2) years, whichever is longer.  You may be eligible to reinstate your license early in accordance with UCA 41-6a-521(7) by:

Step 1: Revocation

Step 2: Contact a Hearing Officer

  • You must petition the division to become an ignition interlock-restricted driver by contacting a hearing officer.
  • The hearing officer will review the driving record to determine whether the license may be reinstated.
  • They will schedule a hearing and inform you of any further requirements; call the office hearing phone number to schedule.

Step 3: Install an Ignition Interlock Device

Step 4: Hearing

  • The hearing may be held in a Driver License Field Office, by telephone, or via web meeting.
  • The hearing officer will review the driving record and verify the installation of an ignition interlock device.

Step 5: Pay License & Reinstatement Fees

  • You must pay all required license and reinstatement fees to the Driver License Division.
  • Fees may be paid in person by scheduling an appointment for your visit or over the phone by calling 801.965.4437 or toll-free at 888.353.4224.
  • An application must be filled out to apply for an original license.

Step 6: Complete Required Testing

  • You must pass a written knowledge test.
  • You may be required to pass a driving skills test.

You will remain an ignition interlock-restricted driver for a period of three (3) years from the date you reinstate.

If you remove the ignition interlock device prior to the expiration date of the 3-year ignition interlock restriction period:

  • Your license will be revoked for 18 months from the date the ignition interlock device was removed.
  • You will be required to pay an additional reinstatement fee.
  • You will not be allowed to petition for early reinstatement again.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

Your petition for reinstatement shall be denied if:

  • You have not been revoked for at least 90 days of the original 18-month revocation period.
  • You have not had an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.
  • Your driver license is suspended for any other reason.

AFTER COURT

If you are convicted of a refusal or DUI violation in court, your license will not be revoked unless the conviction was for something not described in UCA 41-6a-509(1)(a)(i) or 41-6a-521-1(1)(a).

If eligible, the court may also place you into the 24/7 Sobriety Program. This would allow for early reinstatement in specific circumstances. 

Any reinstatement fees you pay to the Driver License Division are non-refundable, even if you are subsequently suspended for any other reason. 

If you have further questions, need clarification, or want to check eligibility, call a Driver License Field Office hearing officer.

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